COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State starting center Seth McLaughlin was named a finalist for the William V. Campbell Trophy, the premier scholar-athlete award in college football.
The award recognizes an individual as the absolute best in the country for his combined academic success, football performance and leadership.
Ohio State’s 23 National Football Foundation (NFF) national scholar-athletes
- 2024 Seth McLaughlin
- 2019 Jordan Fuller
- 2015 Jacoby Boren
- 2008 Brian Robiskie
- 2003 Craig Krenzel
- 1999 Ahmed Plummer
- 1996 Greg Bellisari
- 1995 Bobby Hoying
- 1994 Joey Galloway
- 1992 Greg Smith
- 1990 Greg Frey
- 1989 Joe Staysniak
- 1985 Mike Lanese
- 1984 Dave Crecelius
- 1983 John Frank
- 1982 Joe Smith
- 1979 Jim Laughlin
- 1975 Brian Baschnagel
- 1973 Randy Gradishar
- 1970 Rex Kern
- 1968 David Foley
- 1965 Willard Sander
- 1964 Arnold Chonko
Before transferring to Ohio State, McLaughlin played for the Alabama Crimson Tide. He graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2.5 years from Alabama with a bachelor's degree in finance and a 4.0 GPA. He then earned his master's degree in sports hospitality management before transferring. He is now working on his third degree in human development and family science.
McLaughlin has been named to the President's List twice, Dean's List and SEC Academic Honor Roll three times.
McLaughlin has made an impact in the community since arriving in Columbus earlier this year. The university says he volunteered for the OSU 4-miler and participated in the annual Run Out 5K to support Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.
Two Ohio State players have won the William V. Campbell Trophy: Bobby Hoying (1995) and Craig Krenzel (2003). Some other notable names who have won the award include Peyton Manning, Tim Tebow and Justin Herbert.
Ohio State has had 23 NFF national scholar-athletes, tying with Nebraska for the most athletes who were recognized for the award.